Shea vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Shea Rank #1,494

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is Shea or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Shea and Benton mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Shea and Benton boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.